Land Acquisition Manager

Clayton Homes•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Homes is currently looking to hire a Land Acquisition Manager. As the Land Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for successfully managing the acquisition of raw land and developed lots to fulfill our growth plans in the Central Indiana Market. You’ll be charged to find land and lot acquisition opportunities; perform financial, market, and political feasibility studies, and negotiate terms of sale directly with property owners and real estate brokers. Arbor Homes is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Arbor Homes participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Possesses working knowledge of municipal land use codes and ordinances.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project locations.
Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of real estate, engineering and construction principles, plans, and specifications.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to anticipate and solve problems, determine project objectives and requirements, organize and prioritize tasks and activities to achieve project objectives.
Ability to determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Possess excellent communication skills to communicate with landowners, developers, and managers.
Possess knowledge of real estate concepts and geographical knowledge of the market area.
Prepare financial reports including pricing, land analysis and market research.
Investigate land details and due diligence to determine eligibility for land acquisition.
3+ years in an active role directly involved with residential, commercial or industrial land acquisition deals.

Nice To Haves

College degree in, urban planning, landscape architecture, construction management, business management, or related field of study is preferred, but not required.
Experience in the land acquisition or project management experience in real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

Locates and evaluates raw land and developed lot acquisition opportunities.
Prepares, presents, and negotiates terms of acquisition with real estate brokers, land developers, attorneys, and property owners.
Performs due diligence evaluations and inspections of land and lot acquisition targets.
Prepares and maintains contact database of landowners, real estate brokers, and other key contacts needed to generate leads for land and lot acquisitions.
Consults with engineers and land planners on design and layout of conceptual plans for new residential subdivisions.
Manages active projects through the entire due diligence process and acts as the main point of contact for sellers and their representatives.
Actively participates in departmental strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.